There are game-worn hockey jersey collectors in every corner of the globe.

The collecting world is constantly growing, thanks in part to programs like the NHL-MeiGray Group Jersey Authentication Program. The growing number of collectors expands the range of a jersey's potential journey. A jersey belonging to someone in Toronto may be in the hands of a collector in Germany or Hong Kong a year from now.

Different people collect for different reasons, and there are as many different collections as there are collectors. Some people collect specific players, and some focus on specific teams. Some collect specific types of players, and others focus on a league.

A trend among collectors is the emergence of a community of collectors, many of whom stay in touch through the GameWorn.netForum. This community is a collection of information about jerseys' journeys.